1980 Ford Mustang engine tapping sound

1980 FORD MUSTANG
2,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TERRY DECESARE
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built 302 alm heads comp cam when engine cold a load tapping sound cant tell if its from top or bottom end when warm still taps but not as loud as when cold? not manys miles almost new a later model 302 carb
Dec 8, 2007 at 2:25 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Solid lifters? May have one or two that need adjustment...
Dec 9, 2007 at 1:44 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, the valve train grows when warm and the noise is less, I would remove the valve covers and re-adjust the valve lash.
Aug 1, 2024 at 2:51 AM
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